The Bellingham Herald / Homebuyer's Guide

Planning makes perfect: Taking advantage of favorable market conditions takes preparation

Jerry and Ellen DeBacker purchased a house in Bellingham in March. They are remodeling the kitchen, bathroom, painting the outside and replacing windows and doors. Jerry recommends hiring a home inspector when purchasing or selling a house. " You have to pay for the knowledge", says Jerry.
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How to ... Remodel your home

�Find a remodeler by word of mouth. Ask around,� says Mylon Boronet, owner of Premier Remodeling and Construction of Ferndale. �Then make sure they�re licensed and insured by going to the state Web site (www.lni.wa.gov).

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�Pick a sunny day, lay down some tarps and organize your things, putting like items together, such as gardening equipment, seasonal items and sports equipment,� says Julie Clarke, a Bellingham resident for the past 26 years and owner of Organized At Last, a professional organizing business.